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6 Days Experience Tanzania's Wildlife – Safari through Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro
Tanzania Safaris

6 Days Experience Tanzania's Wildlife – Safari through Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro

6 days · Serengeti National Park, Tanzania · Easy

Safari Overview

This 6-day "Experience Tanzania's Wildlife" safari is ideal for travelers who want to explore the country's most famous and impressive national parks. You'll start in Tarangire National Park, famous for large elephant herds and majestic baobab trees. Next comes Lake Manyara, a paradise for flamingos and tree-climbing lions. The journey continues into the endless plains of the Serengeti before the safari is crowned by the Ngorongoro Crater's incredible density of wildlife. You can optionally add an excursion to spectacular Lake Natron. This trip combines wildlife viewing, breathtaking landscapes and cultural encounters.

Tour Highlights

What makes this trip special

Game drives with an experienced local driver-guide
Full board tented camp or lodge accommodation
Explore Serengeti National Park and its resident wildlife
6-day safari itinerary

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Your trip, day by day

D1

Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

Tarangire area (e.g. Tarangire Simba Lodge or Maramboi Tented Camp)

After breakfast in Arusha you set off for Tarangire National Park. Already on the way to the park, views of savannah and the first herds of wildlife open up. During the game drive you see elephants, giraffes, zebras and antelope. Tarangire is known for its ancient baobab trees, which give the landscape a special atmosphere. In the evening you reach your camp or lodge for a relaxed dinner and overnight stay.

D2

Day 2: Tarangire – Lake Manyara National Park

Lake Manyara area (e.g. Manyara Serena Lodge or Eileens Trees Inn)

After an early breakfast you drive to Lake Manyara National Park, famous for flamingos, tree-climbing lions and a great variety of wildlife. On your game drive through the park you encounter elephants, buffalo, impala and numerous bird species. The combination of lake, forest and savannah makes the park unique. In the afternoon you drive to your lodge or camp on the edge of the park and enjoy the sunset.

D3

Day 3: Lake Manyara – Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park (e.g. Into Wild Africa Camp or Serengeti Heritage Lodge)

After breakfast you set off for the world-famous Serengeti. The route leads over the Ngorongoro Highlands, where you get your first views of the endless Serengeti plains. After arriving in the central part of the park you take your first game drive and encounter lions, leopards, elephants and wildebeest. At sunset you reach your camp or lodge for the night.

D4

Day 4: Full Day Safari in the Serengeti

Serengeti National Park

A full day of game drives in the Serengeti awaits you. Early in the morning you set off on a sunrise game drive, ideal for predator viewing. After a picnic in the middle of the savannah you continue exploring. You have the chance to see prides of lions, cheetahs, elephant herds and huge herds of zebra and wildebeest. In the evening, return to camp.

D5

Day 5: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro area (e.g. Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge or Rhino Lodge)

In the morning you drive to the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa's most spectacular conservation areas. On the crater floor an impressive variety of wildlife awaits: lions, rhinos, elephants, buffalo and countless bird species. You take a game drive and enjoy a picnic at the Hippo Pool, before driving up the crater rim to your lodge.

D6

Day 6: Ngorongoro – Arusha / Optional Lake Natron

Moshi / Arusha

On the last day you drive back to Arusha. Optionally you can make a short detour to spectacular Lake Natron to see the pink flamingos and experience the unique volcanic landscape. In the afternoon you reach Arusha, where your "Experience Tanzania's Wildlife" safari ends — full of unforgettable memories of Tanzania's famous national parks and wildlife.

What's Included & Excluded

Know exactly what your package covers

Included

  • All national park entrance fees
  • 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof for game viewing
  • Professional English-speaking driver-guide
  • Full board accommodation at camps/lodges
  • Game drives per the itinerary
  • Bottled drinking water in the vehicle
  • Airport transfers

Not Included

  • International flights
  • Tanzania visa
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips for driver-guide and camp/lodge staff
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Optional activities (hot air balloon, cultural visits) unless stated
  • Personal expenses

Best Time to Travel

Wildlife viewing is good year-round. The dry season (June-October) concentrates animals around water sources for easier sightings, and the Great Migration's river crossings peak July-October. Calving season in the southern Serengeti runs December-March.

Tented camps and lodges

Full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner) at camps/lodges

What to Pack

Suggested gear for this trip

Lightweight, neutral-colored clothing
Wide-brim hat and sunglasses
High-SPF sunscreen
Binoculars
Camera with charged batteries/power bank
Light rain jacket
Insect repellent
Personal medication
Comfortable closed-toe shoes

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